MRO Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management strategies for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) commodities to ensure supply assurance and cost optimization.
Role type
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (MRO)
Builds
Procurement agreements, supplier qualification programs, and cost-saving initiatives for MRO products and services.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, category management, RFP/RFQ management, cost analysis, project management, risk management, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Engineering or business degree, SAP/Oracle proficiency, subject matter expertise in MRO categories
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Lead negotiations on procurement agreements and Master Agreements; develop commodity strategies integrating with global plans; qualify new and existing suppliers; analyze total costs and ROI; manage supplier performance and resolve disputes; standardize contract lifecycle processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC